[U.S.] Plains Storm Gathers Strength, Cited in Road Death

Plains Storm Gathers Strength, Cited in Road Death
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/midwest-braces-potentially-dangerous-storm-18547600
(ABCNEWS.com). Parts of the nation's heartland awoke Thursday to more than half a foot of snow, as a large storm made its way eastward out of the Rockies, snarling traffic for morning commuters and allowing an army of children to trade pen and paper for ...

The GOP's Two-Front Losing Strategy
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/02/21/the-gop-s-won-t-win-with-this-2-front-strategy.html
Here's a poll backing for my analysis yesterday that Republicans will lose their fight with the president over the sequester. President Obama starts his second term with a clear upper hand over GOP leaders on issues from guns to immigration that are likely to ...

Poll: Menendez allegations take toll; Geraldo unpopular
http://nbclatino.com/2013/02/21/poll-sen-bob-menendez-popularity-down-after-donor-controversy/
(CNN) - The allegations of misconduct swirling around Sen. Robert Menendez - which he has vehemently denied - appear to have eroded the New Jersey Democrat's approval rating, according to a survey released Thursday.

White House targets cybertheft as worries about China mount (+video)
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2013/0220/White-House-targets-cybertheft-as-worries-about-China-mount-video
The Obama administration on Wednesday unveiled a new strategy aimed at stemming cybertheft of US trade secrets, just two days after a major report alleged that cyberspies linked to China's military had siphoned technology secrets from more than 100 US ...

Sen. Cruz: Obama trying to 'scuttle' immigration reform
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/02/ted-cruz-knocks-obama-on-immigration-87898.html
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) on Wednesday charged that President Obama was seeking to “scuttle” efforts at immigration reform by pushing for a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants already in the country.

The partisan politics of election laws
http://blogs.reuters.com/great-debate/2013/02/21/the-partisan-politics-of-election-laws/
Many commentators assume that the conservative Supreme Court justices will strike down Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. Like Abigail Thernstrom, however, we are not so sure.

Vice President Joe Biden to speak today in Connecticut at conference on gun ...
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/02/21/biden-attending-gun-violence-conference-in-danbury-today/
DANBURY - Vice President Joe Biden was scheduled to speak Thursday at a gun violence conference a few miles from the scene of last year's Newtown school shooting massacre.

Bill Would Legalize Roadkill Dining
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/montana-bill-legalize-roadkill-dining/story?id=18549790
By passing a bill last week that allows motorists to eat their roadkill, the Montana House of Representatives may be on their way to legalizing the ultimate drive-through experience.

2 deputies injured in shooting in Encinitas: SWAT involved in standoff with ...
http://www.10news.com/home/swat-standoff-in-encinitas-neighborhood
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"Supporting No Fewer Than Eight Children"
http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2013/02/20/_supporting_no_fewer_than_eight_children.html
Elspeth Reeve has the absolute best reported take on the Pete Domenici scandal. That scandal, in brief: Pete Domenici (New Mexico) and Paul Laxalt (Nevada) were U.S.

Conan O'Brien returning to host Correspondents' Association dinner
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/conan-o-brien-host-white-house-correspondents-dinner-article-1.1268727
Late-night funnyman Conan O'Brien will be back to host the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in April. It will be Coco's second at-bat entertaining the president, politicos, journalists and Hollywood petting zoo that fill out the clambake's guest ...

Liberal Bob Beckel: Women don't need guns because campus rape isn't common
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/feb/21/liberal-bob-beckel-women-dont-need-guns-because-ca/
Bob Beckel, co-host of “The Five” on Fox News, doubted the need for women to carry guns on college campus as protection because rape rarely takes place at institutions of higher learning anymore.

Nate Silver: Democrats early favorites to hold Senate
http://www.salon.com/2013/02/21/nate_silver_democrats_early_favorites_to_hold_senate/
Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 12:15 PM UTC. Nate Silver: Democrats early favorites to hold Senate. The GOP needs six seats to take control.

Arizona Senators, After Detour, Renew Immigration Push
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/21/us/politics/arizona-senators-return-to-immigration-overhaul.html?pagewanted=all
WASHINGTON - The political risks of supporting an immigration overhaul have long been apparent to Senator John McCain, as evidenced by his evolving position on the topic over the years.

University to offer first open, free online classes
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/careers/education/More-top-universities-to-offer-free-online-courses/articleshow/18610140.cms
In an effort to keep pace with continuously advancing educational technology, the University of Wisconsin announced Wednesday it will offer four massive, open online courses, two of which will start this fall.